Writing & Content
Drafting Content
AI coworkers can write many types of content:- Emails: Professional correspondence, follow-ups, announcements
- Documents: Reports, proposals, specifications
- Messages: Slack messages, announcements, updates
- Social media: Posts, threads, captions
- Marketing: Copy, taglines, descriptions
Editing & Improving
Get help polishing your writing:- Fix grammar and spelling
- Improve clarity and flow
- Adjust tone and style
- Simplify complex content
- Expand on ideas
Summarizing
Condense long content into key points:- Summarize documents and articles
- Extract main ideas
- Create executive summaries
- Generate TL;DR versions
Research & Analysis
Information Retrieval
Get answers to questions:- Explain concepts and terms
- Compare options and alternatives
- Provide background information
- Answer technical questions
Data Analysis
Help with understanding data:- Identify patterns and trends
- Explain what data means
- Suggest insights
- Create interpretations
Competitive Research
Gather competitive intelligence:- Compare features and capabilities
- Identify differentiators
- Research market positioning
- Analyze competitor content
Tasks & Productivity
Task Creation
AI coworkers can create tasks from conversations:Task Management
AI can help manage your tasks:- Suggest task breakdowns
- Recommend priorities
- Identify dependencies
- Create project plans
Meeting Preparation
Get ready for meetings:- Create agendas
- Draft talking points
- Prepare questions
- Summarize background information
Creative & Brainstorming
Idea Generation
Generate ideas and options:- Brainstorm solutions to problems
- Generate name ideas
- Create taglines and slogans
- Explore different approaches
Problem Solving
Work through challenges:- Analyze problems from multiple angles
- Suggest potential solutions
- Identify risks and considerations
- Evaluate trade-offs
Technical Assistance
Code Help
Get programming assistance:- Explain code concepts
- Debug issues
- Suggest implementations
- Review code logic
Technical Writing
Create technical content:- Documentation
- API descriptions
- Technical specifications
- How-to guides
Image Generation
Creating Images
Some AI coworkers can generate images:- Illustrations and graphics
- Concept visualizations
- Social media images
- Simple designs
Image generation capabilities depend on which AI coworkers are configured in your workspace.
Specialized Skills
By AI Coworker Type
Different AI coworkers have different strengths:| Coworker | Best For |
|---|---|
| Writing Assistant | Content creation, editing, tone adjustment |
| Research Assistant | Finding information, analysis, comparisons |
| Productivity Helper | Task management, planning, organization |
| Software Assistant | Code help, technical questions, debugging |
| Creative Assistant | Brainstorming, creative writing, ideation |
Choosing the Right Coworker
Select based on your need:- Writing tasks → Writing Assistant
- Technical questions → Software Assistant
- Project planning → Productivity Helper
- Creative work → Creative Assistant
Capabilities by Context
In Chat
- Real-time conversation
- Multi-turn discussions
- File analysis
- Content generation
With Tasks
- Task creation
- Assignment (AI as assignee)
- Task updates
- Progress tracking
With Knowledge Base
- Document summarization
- Content suggestions
- Q&A about resources
- Draft creation
Limitations
What AI Coworkers Can’t Do
Be aware of limitations:- No real-time internet access: Can’t browse live websites
- Knowledge cutoffs: Information has a training date
- Subjective judgment: May not understand nuanced context
- Verification needed: Outputs should be reviewed
- No system access: Can’t access your files directly (unless attached)
When to Use Human Judgment
- Final decisions on strategy
- Sensitive communications
- Legal or compliance matters
- Complex interpersonal situations
- Critical business decisions
Getting Better Results
Tips for Better Outputs
Provide examples
Provide examples
Show examples of what you want. “Write it like this example: [example]”
Specify format
Specify format
Tell the AI how to structure output. “Use bullet points” or “Create a table”
Set constraints
Set constraints
Add limits. “Keep it under 200 words” or “Use simple language”
Define audience
Define audience
Specify who will read it. “This is for technical developers” or “For executive stakeholders”
Iterate
Iterate
Refine through conversation. “Make it more formal” or “Add more detail to section 2”
Quality Review
Always review AI outputs:- Check factual accuracy
- Verify tone is appropriate
- Ensure completeness
- Confirm it meets your needs
- Add personal touches
